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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,317.94, 304,039.06 and 124,831.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,317.94, 304,039.06 and 124,831.10 is: 172,267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,317.94 : 304,039.06 = 124,831.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,317.94/304,039.06 = 124,831.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,317.94x = 304,039.06 × 124,831.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,317.94x = 37,953,530,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953,530,302.77/220,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,267.09

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